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Recommended season: early January to early March and mid April to mid October
Altitude: 1559 m (5115 ft)
This is a winter sports resort
Town size: Medium
Local language: German
There is a train stationTravel info and town map 
How to reach Davos by train
Davos can be reached by train from the following directions:
- From the north via Zurich and Chur. A single ride Zurich-Davos takes 2h20.
- From the west via Andermatt. This is part of the Glacier Express route. A train ride Andermatt-Davos takes 4h00 to 4h40.
- From the south-east via Tirano and St. Moritz. St. Moritz-Davos via Filisur in the Albula Valley takes about 1h30. The stretch up to Filisur is part of both the Glacier Express and Bernina Express routes.
- An alternative route from St. Moritz to Davos is the one via Zernez and Sagliains. This is a 1h35- to 1h55-ride.
- From the south-west via Bellinzona in the Ticino. Bellinzona-Davos takes 3h40.
- From the east, which is mostly relevant if you arrive from Austria. A train journey from Innsbruck in Austria to Davos, via Sargans and Landquart, takes about 4h20.
The Swiss timetable helps you plan your trip to, in, and from Davos.
8 rail stations with the name "Davos"
Davos Dorf and Davos Platz are the two main rail stations of Davos. They're in the actual village.
In addition, there are more train stations with "Davos" in their names. From north-east to south-west:
- The most northern rail stations are Davos Laret near the small lake Schwarzsee, and the Davos Wolfgang close to the lake of Davos: the Davoser See.
- The central stations are Davos Dorf and Davos Platz.
- There are a few more train stops in the south-west, between Davos and Filisur. They're all in hamlets: Davos Frauenkirch, Davos Glaris, Davos Monstein, and Davos Wiesen.
How to reach Davos by car
Davos can be reached by car from the same directions as the train routes described above.
Note that you need to cross mountain pass roads in many cases:
- The Oberalp Pass if you travel from Andermatt.
- The Julier Pass or the Albula Pass if you arrive from the Upper Engadine in the south.
- The Flüela Pass if you travel via Susch south-east of Davos.
- The San Bernardino Pass if you drive from the Ticino.
Getting by on foot and by public transport
If you're based close to the rail stations Davos Dorf or Davos Platz, you can easily get by on foot. There are frequent trains between both rail stations. In addition, buses operate between the several parts of town.
Mountain transport
You can hike into the nearby mountains. There are multiple local funiculars and cable cars, departing from different areas of the town and nearby villages.
Free local traveling with the Davos Klosters Premium Card
Guests staying one or more nights in a hotel or holiday rental receive the Davos Klosters Premium Card, offering free local transportation and discounted activities. Winter discounts (November to April) vary from summer discounts (May to October).
The Topcard for Davos-Klosters, Arosa and Lenzerheide
If you plan lots of activities near Davos-Klosters and the bordering areas of Arosa and Lenzerheide, you can consider the Topcard. It includes mountain lifts in summer and winter.
The Topcard is an annual card. This means that costs are high, and that it's only economical if you'll be making many mountain trips for a longer period.
Other train passes recommended for a stay in Davos
You can consider the graubünden Pass if you want to explore other areas of Graubünden too for a limited number of days.
For Arno and me, a nation-wide pass such as the Swiss Travel Pass or the Swiss Half Fare Card is usually a better choice when we stay in Graubünden. We gladly explain how to find the perfect match for your itinerary here.
When to visit Davos
The seasons I prefer for Davos are early January to early March and mid April to mid October.
Davos in spring, summer and fall
Davos is an attractive base town from mid-April to mid-October, when the green hills look prettiest. Details:
- Most cable cars are operational from late June to early October. Some have longer or shorter operating seasons.
- July and August are best for high-altitude hikes and mountain biking.
Davos in the winter season
Davos is mainly a winter sports resort: the options for skiing and other snow activities are endless.
If you visit Davos for a snow experience, the best months are January, February and early March. It’s also most crowded at the ski runs then.
Pistes may still have snow in late March: visit during that time if you like a quieter holiday.
Weather in Davos and forecast
Davos is situated at 1559 meters above sea level. This means that temperatures are significantly lower than in Swiss low-altitude cities, such as Zurich or Geneva.
It can be around or below freezing point during winter, especially in January and February. Snow in town is likely, but not guaranteed.
Average summer temperatures can range from about 15°C to 23°C.
Recommended hotels in Davos
Davos is traditionally a wellness resort. You'll find many upper-class hotels with spa facilities. But there are fine budget options too.
Our hotel suggestions for Davos - budget to 5-star
Davos: location and layout
Where is Davos located?
Davos is in north-eastern Switzerland, at a 2h15-train ride from Zurich. It’s nestled in the Landwasser Valley, which is situated in the large canton Graubünden. Davos is surrounded by mountains and forests.
The valley is also home to the village of Klosters, located about 30 minutes by train northeast of Davos Dorf. A bit farther on is the village of Küblis.
What are the main areas of Davos?
Davos is a long, narrow town, stretching out from the northeast to the southwest. It’s split into two main parts, with Davos Dorf in the northeast and Davos Platz in the southwest. You can walk from one end to the other in about 45 minutes.
Part of Davos Dorf in the north is on a small lake: the Davoser See.
Pros and cons of Davos
Davos is fairly secluded. The closest city to Davos is Chur (often used to start the Glacier Express or Bernina Express trips), which is 1h25 by train.
Davos is a mid-size town with several large hotels and conference centers. It doesn’t have the cachet and glamour of St. Moritz or Zermatt, which can help to keep costs down – a little.
Davos is generally most popular in winter, so it can be a great experience in the other seasons when it’s less busy. Especially in spring and fall, it’s off the tourist radar, unlike St. Moritz.
Things to see and do near Davos
Find activities in Davos and surroundings
Mountain sports in summer and winter
The main activities near Davos are mountain-based. You can enjoy hiking, biking and swimming in Lake Davos in summer. There's basically any snow sport you can think of in winter.
Mountain chair lifts, cable cars and funiculars can be accessed all along the valley from the various villages.
Activities in the town
As Davos is fairly large, there's plenty of shopping to enjoy. There are also many wellness facilities, restaurants, bars, and a casino to keep you entertained.
Winter activities in Davos
If you like diverse winter trips, Davos is a great destination for you.
You can ski the famous Parsenn Downhill Run, from Weissfluh (above Davos Dorf) to Küblis. It's 12 km long and has a height difference of 2,000 m. On top of this, the ski areas near Davos offer 250 km of downhill runs, nearly 160 km of winter hiking and snowshoe trails, and 100 km of cross-country ski trails.
Davos has a huge ice skating rink with a surface of 4,500 m2. It’s also home to a successful National League-ice hockey team: the Davos Hockey Club.
Family activities
In addition to mountain sports near Davos, check the below options for families:
- Madrisa Land is a large adventure park that's situated above the village of Klosters (www.madrisa.ch).
- Available in summer is the Adventure Park Davos (www.davos.ch).
The Monstein Brewery
You can visit the Monstein Brewery, one of the highest breweries in Europe. It's open for tastings and tours (www.biervision-monstein.ch).
The alpine botanical garden
A botanical garden with lots of mountain flowers can be visited on Schatzalp. It has thousands of species of plants from around the world (www.schatzalp.ch).
- www.davos.ch: Davos Klosters Premium Card
- www.topcard.info: TOPCARD for lifts in Arosa, Lenzerheide, Laax, Davos and Klosters
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